It’s been four decades since "The Maine Christmas Song" first hit the airwaves. The lyrics are a celebration of Maine during the holiday season. Sign up for our Newsletters But how did it all begin?

Fifty-two years ago today, Merle Haggard started a four-week run at the top of the country charts with a future signature song.

Kate Hudson shines in 'Song Sung Blue', a heartfelt true story of love, music, and resilience that’s fueling major awards buzz.

Driving Home for Christmas went into Rea's "old tin full of unfinished stuff" and lay untouched for several years. The track ...

Slade rocked O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire for their It’s Christmaaas! Final Tour. Dave Hill led a high-energy gig packed with ...

Hearts triumphant players fist pumped and waved to jubilant fans in the stands as they left the Tynecastle turf after their ...

But some social media users have suggested a noticeable difference in one popular song in particular — "The Twelve Days of ...

If you’re sick of hearing the same old festive cheese at this time of year, allow Kevin E G Perry to suggest an alternative ...

Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers popularised a song that was covered by singers ranging from James Brown to Bruce Springsteen ...

Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is a fairly new addition to the Christmas canon. She first released her festive EP A Very Laufey Holiday in 2022, but has re-released it over the years, adding to it ...

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Nearly 40 years after it first stormed the charts, The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York remains one of the most popular ...